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American actor For the British driver, see Paul Swift (driver).
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Paul Swift
Screenshot of Swift from the documentary film Divine Trash (1998) directed by Steve Yeager.
Born(1934-08-18)August 18, 1934
DiedOctober 7, 1994(1994-10-07) (aged 60)

Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
OccupationActor
Years active1970–1977

Paul Swift (August 18, 1934 – October 7, 1994) was an American actor.

Career

Between 1970 and 1977 he appeared in roles in four of the early feature films directed by John Waters. He additionally appeared as himself in two Waters-related documentary films. Swift's most notable role is his appearance as "The Egg Man" in Pink Flamingos (1972). Aside from that, he played mostly bit parts.

Personal Life

According to 2018 article in the Baltimore Sun, Paul Swift was openly gay.

Death

Swift died of complications from AIDS, aged 60, in his native Baltimore.

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
1970 Multiple Maniacs Steve (Cookie's boyfriend)
1972 Pink Flamingos The Egg Man
1974 Female Trouble Butterfly
1976 Edith's Shopping Bag himself
1977 Desperate Living Mr. Paul (final film role)
1998 Divine Trash himself archive footage

References

  1. ^ Database (undated). "Filmography by Type for Paul Swift". The Internet Movie Database.; accessed August 25, 2010.

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